The resource pack guides municipal electricity departments on the adoption of small scale embedded generation.

The documents below that comprise the resource pack should be seen as “recommended templates” which can be modified by municipalities.

AMEU-SALGA SSEG Requirements for Embedded Generation
October 28, 2024

Sets out what the municipality requires for SSEG to be connected to their networks, including what is and is not allowed, the standards and specifications to be complied with, and the application process to be followed.  SSEG installers and customers should familiarise themselves with this document. (Updated October 2024)

Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for EG, Off-grid, UPS etc systems (Compilation)
April 24, 2024

PDF file with example SLDs for a range of typical system types and configurations.

Munic SSEG Webpage Template
March 11, 2024

This HTML-based webpage template can easily be customised and added to existing Municipal websites. It provides customers with key information on submitting a Small Scale Embedded Generator (SSEG) application to connect SSEG to the Municipal network.

AMEU-SALGA SSEG Application Form
February 1, 2024

This application form is to be filled in by customers / installers wishing to connect all forms of SSEG to the municipal grid. It applies to residential, commercial or industrial customers. It includes customer and site details, as well as SSEG system information necessary to assess the proposed system. (Updated

AMEU-SALGA SSEG Commissioning Report
February 1, 2024

Report to be completed during the SSEG commissioning process, including checklists and sign-off by authorised personnel. (Updated Feb 2024)

Contract for connection of an embedded generator (version NOT to be signed)
February 17, 2023

Contract to be entered into by the municipality and customer regarding SSEG connection and billing arrangements. This version is designed to be made available on municipal websites or at department offices for viewing (the terms therein are agreed to by signing the SSEG Application Form, so no hardcopy contract is

Contract for connection of an embedded generator (version to be signed)
February 17, 2023

Contract to be entered into by the municipality and customer regarding SSEG connection and billing arrangements. This version is designed to be used as a signed hardcopy. (Updated for Feb 2023 NRS097-2-3)

Embedded Generation Policy
February 17, 2023

A generic municipal policy document covering the overarching requirements and process of including SSEG onto the municipal network. This typically forms the primary municipal policy around SSEG and can be used for council submission.  The policy document refers to the more technically detailed Requirements for Embedded Generation document, which thus

SSEG Application Control Document
February 17, 2023

Full checklist to be used by municipalities when assessing an SSEG application, covering all of the checks to be undertaken before the proposed system can be accepted. The Control Document is normally attached to an application as it arrives, and guides officials through all steps of the assessment process. (Updated

SSEG Application Assessment spreadsheet
February 17, 2023

This is a spreadsheet version of the SSEG Application Control document to simply the process of assessing SSEG applications. The user inputs the information on the SSEG Application Form and network parameters, and the spreadsheet checks for acceptability. (Updated for Feb 2023 NRS097-2-3)

By-Law Governing EG Connection Template
February 1, 2023

A template for a Municipal Electricity By-Law ammendment - SSEG text that should be included (from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr SSEG By-Law Guide)

Guide for Municipalities on Assessing EG Applications 1MW and Larger
January 20, 2023

Provides step-by-step guidance for municipal Distributors regarding assessing applications 1MW or larger, including regulatory aspects, technical standards, necessary documentation etc.

Connection and Use-of-System Agreement for EG 1MW and larger
January 2, 2023

Template Generator Connection and Use-of-System Agreement which municipalities can customise for their own purposes. The document flags areas of customisation, although municipal technical and legal departments should check relevance of all sections for their situation. Based on the City of Cape Town agreement.

EG 1MW and Larger – Application Form
January 2, 2023

A generic application form for EG 1 MW and larger, which municipalities can customise as necessary.  It draws on the Eskom equivalent application form dd 1 October 2022.

Renewable Power Plant Grid Code Compliance Test Guideline
March 2, 2022

Guideline and reporting templates for Renewable Energy Power Plant Grid Code Compliance testing (Rev 3.0) by the Grid Code Secretariat

Technical Standard for the Interconnection of Embedded Generation (Cape Town)
February 2, 2022

Cape Town’s standard for the interconnection of embedded generation (City of Cape Town)

Recommended Practice for Grid Code Compliance Studies for RPP and Hybrid Power Plants
December 2, 2021

Recommendations for simulation studies as part of Grid Code compliance for Renewable Energy Power Plants and Hybrid Power Plants (P13906).  MPE.

SSEG Bi-directional Metering Checklist and Specification Guide
September 1, 2021

Provide a checklist of meter functionality requirements and information to be included in a meter specification (Sept 2021)

George Municipality Guideline for Electricity Development Charges (DRAFT)
August 2, 2021

This document sets out the Guidelines in determination of Development Charges (DCs) in respect of electricity supply for George Municipality. It includes coverage of cost-sharing between customers for network assets, including consideration of NRS069 “Code Of Practice For The Recovery Of Capital Costs For Distribution Network Assets” DRAFT.

SSEG Permission to Install Letter example
July 30, 2021

The letter gives permission for the installation of an SSEG system to commence, and is issued once the application form submitted by the customer/installer has been assessed and found adequate. Based on the City of Cape Town letter.  Note that this does not include permission to generate, which is separately

SSEG Guide for Municipal Distributors
March 11, 2021

This document describes how municipal distributors can adjust to a future where SSEG is a more significant part of their network. It starts by outlining the high-level institutional and operational changes that are necessary, and then moves to the practicalities of the processes, requirements, documents, and capacity needed to accommodate

Development Charges Policy for Engineering Services for the City of Cape Town
June 2, 2020

Sets out Cape Town’s policy regarding recovery of costs associated with developments, including electricity infrastructure, such that portion of the capital cost of such infrastructure that is attributable to particular developments is recovered.

Circular to Solar PV Industry and Customers
February 13, 2020

Circular to Solar PV Industry and Customers of municipalities concerning the installation of solar PV or other embedded (grid-connected) generation.

The Impact of Small Scale Embedded Generation on Municipal Revenue
October 21, 2019

This paper which was presented at the AMEU Conference 2019 explores the impact of some of the approved municipal SSEG tariffs on municipal revenue and customer ‘business case’ and outlines key tariff elements to balance access and cost recovery, until such time as detailed costing studies provide specific tariff building

Overview of the AMEU-SALGA SSEG Resource Pack
May 23, 2019

A summary of all of the documents included in the AMEU-SALGA Resource Pack, including policies, applications forms, commissioning reports, tariff and metering guides etc (AMEU-SALGA, 2019).

AMEU-SALGA SSEG Decommissioning Report
May 1, 2019

Report to be completed on decommissioning of an SSEG system (necessary before a municipality removes the customer from the SSEG tariff)

SSEG Recording Template
April 1, 2019

A spreadsheet template for recording all SSEG on municipal networks, including generator characteristics, customer details, and location on network. This is a generic template that may be used by any municipality.

Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) Tariff Guidelines Summary
March 22, 2019

Summarises the principles for setting SSEG tariff, with a focus on solar PV, and discusses revenue impact and customer business case considerations. Case studies are presented and broad guidelines given for tariff setting (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2019).

Metering for Small-Scale Embedded Generation Guide
March 22, 2019

Provides information to assist the choice and procurement of bi-directional metering for SSEG, including types and configurations of meters, links with smart metering systems, and relevant metering specifications (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2019).

SSEG General Information for Public
March 22, 2019

Non-technical information on SSEG for householders and other non-technical customers, covering which systems are allowed to connect and how to go about applying to connect such a system, as well as other general information on SSEG in the municipality.  Can be an information flyer for customers when municipalities have their

SSEG Permission to Connect to Network Letter example
March 22, 2019

Example of a letter to be sent to SSEG customers once the system has been installed and successfully commissioned.  It gives permission for the SSEG system to generate while connected to the network.  Based on City of Cape Town’s letter.

Registration Warning letter
March 22, 2019

A example letter warning customers with unregistered SSEG systems that they have to submit an application to be officially registered with the municipality. Based on City of Cape Town’s letter.

SSEG electricity supply by-law amendment guide
February 1, 2019

Guides the amendment of a municipal electricity supply by-law to cover SSEG. Provides recommended text to use in the by-law. Also outlines the roles of both by-laws and policies, and the differences between them (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, 2019).

SSEG Application Process Flow
March 22, 2018

Illustrative municipal flowchart showing the steps in assessing an SSEG application right up to system commissioning and the commencement of generation.  This will vary significantly from municipality to municipality.